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AK05 YPP

2005 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,658 mi
Last recorded113,658 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 113,658 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 105,810 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 98,252 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 98,250 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,238 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 91,705 miles

Both rear tyers wearing close to wear indicators

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2018 91,705 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Both rear tyers wearing close to wear indicators

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 87,370 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicator and has surface crackes

front brake discs lipped

Fail 25 May 2017 87,370 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicator and has surface crackes

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,154 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,154 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease onto brake and suspension components (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,491 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 74,054 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 68,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,847 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 62,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,547 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,713 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 47,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 40,314 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r brake pads half way worn

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,043 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AK05 YPP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 95,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 YPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK05 YPP is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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